R-Tanna Tablets

Generic name:phenylephrine tannate and chlorpheniramine tannate
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

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Description

R-Tanna Tablets are an antihistamine/nasal decongestant combination. Each tablet contains:
Phenylephrine Tannate 25 mg
Chlorpheniramine Tannate 9 mg

Other ingredients: corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polygalacturonic acid, povidone, talc.

Clinical Pharmacology

R-Tanna Tablets combine the sympathomimetic decongestant effect of phenylephrine with the antihistaminic action of chlorpheniramine.

Indications and Usage

R-Tanna Tablets are indicated for symptomatic relief of the coryza and nasal congestion associated with the common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and other upper respiratory tract conditions. Appropriate therapy should be provided for the primary disease.

Contraindications

R-Tanna Tablets are contraindicated for newborns, nursing mothers and patients sensitive to any of the ingredients or related compounds.

Warnings

Use with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy. Use with caution or avoid use in patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or within 14 days of stopping such treatment. This product contains an antihistamine which may cause drowsiness and may have additive central nervous system (CNS) effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants (e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers).

Precautions

General: Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in elderly patients. Antihistamines may cause excitatio